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Inner peace Quotes by Dalai Lama

47 Inner peace quotes by Dalai Lama

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A calm mind is like a quiet lake. The Dalai Lama talks about patience that keeps us steady when things get tough, and about love and compassion that push away anger, fear, and doubt. He says inner peace is the first step toward peace for families, nations, and the whole world.

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Without inner peace it is impossible to have world peace.

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World peace begins with inner peace.

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World peace must develop from inner peace.

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Wisdom and inner peace must be created by yourself.

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Material development alone does not yield genuine inner peace.

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Peace in the world relies on individuals finding inner peace.

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If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a…

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The real destroyer of inner peace is fear and distrust. Fear develops frustration, frustration develops anger, anger develops violence.

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We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

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I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion.

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Compassion is a mental quality that can bring us true lasting inner peace and inner strength.

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As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery...we have learned that the key to happiness is inner…

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A Compassionate state of mind brings inner peace, and therefore a healthier body.

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You are the people who are shaping a better world. One of the secrets of inner peace is the practice of compassion.

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Everybody loves to talk about calmness and peace, whether in a family, national, or international context, but without inner peace how can…

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The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a…

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One of the basic points is kindness. With kindness, with love and compassion, with his feeling that is the essence of brotherhood,…

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All religion teaches the virtues of love, altruism and patience, while showing us how to discipline and transform ourselves to achieve inner…

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When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of…

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True happiness comes from having a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved by cultivating altruism, love…

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Too much of a self-centered attitude creates mistrust and suspicion in others, which can in turn lead to fear. But if you…

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Scientists are coming to recognise the effects of the mind on physical health. The sense of relaxation associated with inner peace involves…

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The way to develop inner peace through meditation begins with the recognition that the destroyer of inner peace is not some external…

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As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery. We have learned that the key to happiness is…

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We have to think and see how we can fundamentally change our education system so that we can train people to develop…

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If you have peace of mind, when you meet with problems and difficulties they won’t disturb your inner peace. You’ll be able…

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Once we have a firm practice of compassion our state of mind becomes stronger which leads to inner peace, giving rise to…

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The most important benefit of patience consists in the way it acts as a powerful antidote to the affliction of anger -…

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Whether we consider the individual, family, local, national or international level, peace must arise from inner peace. For example, making prayers for…

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“I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment.…

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We can never obtain peace in the world if we neglect the inner world and don't make peace with ourselves. World peace…

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PeaceÂ… starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us.

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Peace isn't the mere absence of violence; peace must come from inner peace. And inner peace comes from taking others’ interests into…

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If we have a positive mental attitude, then even when surrounded by hostility, we shall not lack inner peace.

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By developing a sense of concern for others' well-being, then no matter what others' attitudes are, you can keep inner peace.

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Genuine peace is based on inner peace, because you cannot build peace on the basis of anger

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If we have no inner peace, we deceive ourselves into thinking that comfort and prosperity will bring happiness.

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In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner…

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Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals.

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The key point is kindness. With kindness one will have inner peace. Through inner peace, world peace can one day be a…

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I am the source of my own suffering, because of the habits of my mind.